Despite all the whispers and speculations that NCIS might be bidding farewell soon, the show was renewed for another season. And being one of the leading stars of the series, Mark Harmon is set to reprise his role in NCIS Season 17.
The 67-year-old television and film actor had been a part of NCIS since day one. With that said, Mark Harmon had been portraying Agent Leroy Jethro Gibbs for more than 15 years. But is this a blessing or a curse for the legendary star?
NCIS season 17 has been officially confirmed by CBS, with a release date expected this September. The NCIS season 17 trailer and plot details will emerge as the current series comes to an end.
Kelly Kahl, the president of CBS Entertainment, said:
“NCIS has been a global juggernaut for almost two decades. Its viewers are clearly the most loyal of any drama on television. They are passionate about the characters, the plot lines, and the storytelling. We owe a huge debt of gratitude to the gifted production team, and the cast, led by the extraordinary Mark Harmon. We are delighted that the show will remain a lynchpin of the CBS schedule this coming season.”
There are so many talks about what will happen in the upcoming installment, but only one thing is for sure for now — Mark Harmon is the only cast confirmed to return in NCIS season 17. That means another season for the actor to spend most of his time in.
Mark Harmon has been on the show longer than any character. Will he have trouble landing a new gig once NCIS finally comes to an end?
Nobody is saying that NCIS will be ending soon. But eventually, there will come a time where NCIS will bid farewell to its fans. So one of the first questions would probably be how will Mark Harmon, whose career is mostly known for his journey in the CBS show, survive?
Although NCIS is not the only hit show that Mark Harmon has been ever a part of, it is no secret that the American action police procedural television series catapulted him to superstardom. So what will happen to him just in case — I repeat — just in case NCIS Season 7 will be the last installment?
Fortunately for his fans, Mark Harmon prides himself in being a hard worker. So if he wants to work in Hollywood, his experience and perseverance will surely land him any role he wants. However, he previously “toyed around” with the idea of retirement and would like to travel more with his wife, so looking for a new acting gig after NCIS may not even be a part of his plans.
